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  Course Description
Course Name : Electrochemical Kinetics II

Course Code : KM-614

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. GÜRAY KILINÇÇEKER

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explain electrode kinetics.
Determine symmetry factor.
Estimate electrode / electrolyte interface between the internal load transfer.
Define the basic theories of electrode kinetics.
Dissolve Butler-Volmer equation and its applications.
Determine Over-voltage.
Explain current-potential relationship .
Know the application of the laws of equilibrium and kinetic polarized electrodes.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide information about electrode kinetics of electrode, the basic theories and practices of the Butler-Volmer equation, over-voltage, current-potential relationships on different surfaces, the implementation of the laws of equilibrium and kinetic polarized electrodes; to give basic information about the methods of research and investigation.

Course Contents : Electrode Kinetics of the electrode / electrolyte interface between the internal load transfer, the symmetry factor, the basic theory of electrode kinetics, Butler-Volmer equation and its applications, over-voltage, current-potential relationships on different surfaces installed on your search, the implementation of the laws of equilibrium and kinetic polarized electrodes; theoretical course is taught through examples and applications.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Seminar Room at the Department of Chemistry


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Electrode Kinetics Reading electrochemistry issues related to the textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures, homework, lab, discussion.
2 Electrode / electrolyte interface between the internal load transfer Reading electrochemistry issues related to the textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures, homework, lab, discussion.
3 Symmetry factor Reading electrochemistry issues related to the textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures, homework, lab, discussion.
4 Basic theory of electrode kinetics Reading electrochemistry issues related to the textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures, homework, lab, discussion.
5 Butler-Volmer equation and applications Reading electrochemistry issues related to the textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures, homework, lab, discussion.
6 Overvoltage Reading electrochemistry issues related to the textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures, homework, lab, discussion.
7 Different interfaces installed Reading electrochemistry issues related to the textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures, homework, lab, discussion.
8 Mid-term Exam Review for the exam Written Exam
9 Electrode / electrolyte interfaces and the current-potential relationship Reading electrochemistry issues related to the textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures, homework, lab, discussion.
10 The application of the law of kinetic polarized electrodes Reading electrochemistry issues related to the textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures, homework, lab, discussion.
11 Implementation of the non-polarized electrodes kinetic laws Reading electrochemistry issues related to the textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures, homework, lab, discussion.
12 Thermodynamics of interfaces Reading electrochemistry issues related to the textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures, homework, lab, discussion.
13 Thermodynamic evaluation of data, literature study Reading electrochemistry issues related to the textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures, homework, lab, discussion.
14 Diffusion controlled reactions, thermodynamics, literature study Reading electrochemistry issues related to the textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures, homework, lab, discussion.
15 Activation-controlled reactions, thermodynamics, literature study Reading electrochemistry issues related to the textbook and lecture notes. Theoretical and practical lectures, homework, lab, discussion.
16/17 Final Exam Review for the exam Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)   B.E. Conway, J.O’M. Bockris, R.E. White, Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry No:32, Kluwer Academic Publishers, New York, Boston, Dordrecht, London, Moscow, ISBN 0-306-46916-2 (2002).
 P.H. Riger, Electrochemistry, This edition published by Chapman & Hall One Penn Plaza New York, NY 10119, ISBN 0-412-04391-2 (1994)
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 6 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Have the sufficient chemistry knowledge by doing research in chemistry; evaluate and interpret the findings. 5
2 Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. 4
3 Have the awareness of the innovative changes in the field and gain the ability to analyze, learn and apply them. 5
4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 4
5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 5
6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 5
7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 4
8 Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. 4
9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 4
10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 3
11 Present the findings of the research study in an efficient way both in oral and written form; have a scientific approach to environmental issues. 3
12 Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. 3
13 Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 10 60
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload: 156
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.24
ECTS Credit: 6